Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
26.05.2026
Verlag
Alpha EditionSeitenzahl
222
Maße (L/B/H)
22.9/15.2/1.3 cm
Gewicht
368 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7459-356-1
Under the blazing California sun, where the golden hills meet the shadowed groves, two worlds collide-one rooted in the enduring rhythms of rural ranch life, the other driven by the relentless ambitions of the burgeoning oil industry. A profound sense of place permeates every page, as the story unfolds amidst the stark beauty and hard realities of early twentieth-century California. Here, family loyalties and business rivalries entwine with the promise and peril of frontier opportunity, shaping destinies in ways both poignant and unpredictable. The narrative draws readers deep into the tangled lives of those who stake everything on the land, their fortunes rising and falling with each turn of fate. The drama is heightened by the clash between tradition and progress, where the values of the past are tested against the demands of a rapidly changing world. This is a novel that deftly explores the tensions of the American West, balancing the grit of business rivalry with the intimacy of a family saga, and illuminating the personal stakes behind sweeping historical change. With its evocative depiction of a rural California setting and its nuanced portrayal of human ambition, this work stands as a significant contribution to American western fiction. It resonates with readers drawn to frontier adventure and western romance, while offering a window into the complexities of the oil industry and the intricate social fabric of the time. The narrative's blend of drama, romance, and the stark realities of business rivalry ensures a reading experience that is both emotionally engaging and historically grounded. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
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